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Kidnappers’ Dens and the Bulldozer Mentality: The Social and Economic Futility of Demolishing Buildings in Nigeria Introduction Across Nigeria, state governments have increasingly adopted a dramatic response to kidnapping and other violent crimes: the demolition of houses allegedly used as kidnappers’ hideouts, detention centers, or operational bases. From Edo to Enugu and Oyo States, bulldozers […]

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists to strengthen ethical and child-sensitive reporting as part of efforts to address the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The Council made the call at a workshop in Abuja organised in collaboration with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security […]

Our Reporter Was Also at Aduwawa NO Student was Kidnapped !   The Edo State Police Command has debunked claims that students of Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, Benin City, were kidnapped, describing the report as entirely false and warning that the person behind its spread would be tracked down and prosecuted. In a statement released […]

A newly married Nigerian woman who was declared missing by her family in Abuja allegedly fled from her matrimonial home after discovering her husband has two children with different women.  The family from Mbabum community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State had appealed to members of the public for assistance in locating after she […]

An 18-year-old girl from Benue State has recounted how she escaped from an alleged s3x trafficking network in Mali after enduring months of abuse, exploitation and forced prostitution. The teenager, whose identity is being withheld, exposed what she described as a sophisticated operation that recruits vulnerable young women with promises of lucrative jobs abroad. She narrated her […]

Troops of Sector 8 of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected kidnappers informant and recovered a pistol during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the suspect, identified as Yahaya Haruna, was arrested in the early hours of June 7, 2026 at Mungi village following intelligence linking him […]

As conversations gradually gather momentum around the future leadership of Lagos State, one question continues to dominate political and governance circles: who possesses the experience, institutional knowledge, technical competence, and practical understanding required to steer Africa’s most dynamic megacity through its next phase of development?   by Olatunji Oke     Among the names frequently […]

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, following a late-night tactical operation.   According to security sources, the victims were rescued after sustained intelligence-led efforts and increased operational pressure […]

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the winners of the 3rd edition of the National Girls in ICT competition to remain curious, confident and courageous. She was speaking at the dinner organized to award the winners by the organizers of the competition, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. “I […]

JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting climate-conscious development across Nigeria, as the world marks World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future” with the campaign slogan #NowForClimate.   The company noted that tackling climate change requires collective action and practical solutions […]

On this World Environment Day 2026, with the theme “A Global Call for Climate Action,” I join Nigerians and millions around the world in calling for urgent and collective action to protect our planet and secure a better future for generations to come. Climate change is no longer a distant threat. Rising temperatures, flooding, drought, […]

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Sola Adebayo, has announced that the second flyover in Ado Ekiti will be commissioned by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Adebayo made the disclosure during an interview with journalists in his office in Ado […]